Job Summary:
The Site Operations Manager for County Cavan is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, including production, quality, yields, wastage, unit costs and maintenance. This role requires strong technical knowledge of food canning and cooking processes, operational management skills, and the ability to develop and implement organisational strategies.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Lead and coordinate plant operations to ensure safe and efficient delivery of productivity targets
* Liaise with Group Sales and Planning to develop a robust production planning and storage model
* Manage customer relationships and service delivery
* Manage New Product Development initiatives and quality utilising site resources
* Monitor and measure production KPI's to achieve lowest cost and margin delivery
* Prepare and manage annual budget requirements and lead site production lines to achieve safety, quality, productivity and operational effectiveness
* Ensure preventative maintenance and repairs program is implemented to minimize downtime
* Achieve plant production yields and quality goals
* Determine staffing and training requirements and maintain headcount plans
* Communicate with Supervisors/Depts. to ensure on-time delivery targets are achieved
* Perform performance management and annual appraisals of direct reports
* Enforce Company's safety, quality and environmental policies and promote awareness and compliance of H&S
* Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
* Promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution
* Develop and manage training plan for employees
* Implement effective daily PIT meetings and follow up
* Drive Continuous Improvement and total employee involvement in critical success areas
* Establish goals and objectives for self and team
* Develop and implement operational improvements by reducing non-value added activity
* Work as part of the wider factory operations team to share best practice and support group initiatives